Firewater Treaty Week In her debut middle grade

In her debut middle grade novel—inspired by her family's history—Christine Day tells the story of a girl who uncovers her family's secrets—and finds her own Native American identity

In post-Confederation Canada

First Nation Communities READ Indigenous Literature Award - YA/Adult Category 2019

and legal scholar Michael Jackson

To better understand how this knowledge emerged

Firewater Treaty Week In her debut middle gradeFirewater: How Alcohol is Killing My People and Yours by Crown prosecutor Harold Johnson, examines alcohol and its history, the stereotypes surrounding it, and its devastating impact on Indigenous people. Based on his years of experience as a Crown Prosecutor in Treaty 6 territory Johnson Harold Johnson challenges readers to confront the harmful stereotypes surrounding First Nations and the consumption of alcohol. Using traditional Cree stories